Kitchen Manager
Kitchen Manager
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12-05-2025
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Yearly Salary
$ 70000 - 75000
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
12-05-2025
Job Description
Originallyfounded in 1991as Harlem RBI DREAM has grown to annually serve more than 2500 youth across East Harlem and the South Bronx through a network of seven PreK12 extendedday extendedyear DREAM Charter Schools and community sportsbased youth development programs. Through our commitmentto rigorous academics socialemotional learning deep family and community engagement and health and wellness we create lifelong learners who are equipped to fulfill their vision of success in and out of the classroom. We dream big as well with an aggressive fiveyear plan to expand to serve 3500 students across seven schoolsgrowing our organizations impact and leveling the playing field for all children. To learn more visit .
DREAM is seeking a dynamic and resultsdriven individual to serve as Kitchen Manager for DREAMs culinary program. The Kitchen Manager will work closely with the Program Chef and DREAMs Chief Operating Officer to execute DREAMs vision of a bestinclass food and nutrition program. Reporting to DREAMs Director of Special Projects the Kitchen Manager will be responsible for overseeing the daytoday operations of DREAMs kitchen staff will be responsible for overseeing all administrative and compliance functions will oversee the kitchen team in daily production service and tracking of meals to DREAM students and staff and support the Program Chef in training the kitchen team on basic cooking techniques recipes measurements food safety and organization. Candidates must also understand and value DREAMs comprehensive approach to youth development and inspire lead and motivate DREAM staff to drive outcomes that support youth in recognizing their potential and realizing their dreams. Like all DREAM employees the Kitchen Manager should demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission and values of DREAM and should have substantial expertise in all areas of responsibility.
Responsibilities
- Compliance:
- Support the program chef in overseeing DREAMs National School Lunch Program (NSLP)compliant food service program;
- Support the program chef in the creating and implementing of operating standards protocols and SOPs that promote the highest level of food quality food safety and consistency;
- Create monitor and maintain daily production and service of meals for DREAM students and staff;
- Ensuring food safety cleanliness and organization standards are maintained to the highest level at all times;
- Create menus and developing NSLPcompliant recipes that students enjoy;
- Maintaining required records including those related to NSLP meal tracking food production purchasing and inventory as well as all HACCP documentation including food safety and temperature logs;
- Adhering to all United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Department of Health (DOH) guidelines and regulations.
- Procurement:
- Place orders for food and supplies and ensuring all deliveries are promptly received and stored;
- Execute physical inventory of food and supplies.
- Leadership and Management:
- Manage and oversee kitchen staff to ensure that all standards are met in regards to food quality food safety meal compliance meal presentation personnel safety and well being and facility and equipment upkeep
- Conduct annual performance reviews and provide feedback and coaching
- Create and distribute kitchen schedules
- Coordinate food service with schools including but not limited to schedules enrollment number and dietary restrictions
- Monitoring feedback and preferences from students and communicating these to the Brigaid Program Chef
- Interfacing with DREAM students employees and leadership from a wide variety of backgrounds establishing and maintaining strong relationships with families students and school staff and leaders
- Communicating regularly with DREAM Directors of Operation (DOOs) to gather information about schedule changes or special events that will affect kitchen operations
- Event Management:
- Oversee manage and execute meal service for special events including but not limited to fundraiser community events etc.
- Operations:
- Create and implement systems and processes for school food service;
- Support and perform additional tasks as necessary including dishwashing cleaning and organizing kitchen and storage areas.
Qualifications
- At least 5 years of professional cooking experience required;
- At least least 3 years of kitchen supervisory experience as a sous chef or kitchen manager required;
- Valid NYC DOH Food Protection Certificate or the ability to take the selfpaced course and pass the exam prior to starting;
- Familiar with USDA NSLP and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) standards and regulations or the ability to learn and adhere to these standards;
- Bilingual Spanish speaking preferred;
- Strong understanding of good food safety practices;
- Strong cooking ability with understanding of all basic cooking techniques and the ability to follow recipes and use basic math to determine preparation quantities;
- Strong leadership and teaching skills with the ability to direct food service teams as well as work well under pressure;
- Strong critical thinking and planning skills with the ability to collaborate on setting and implementing a vision of excellence;
- A strong belief in the mission and values of DREAM including the belief that all students can succeed and a deep desire to make a difference in the lives of DREAM students families and the community and an embodiment of DREAMs organizational values of teamwork diversity integrity and fun;
- Strong commitment to customer service and understanding of the importance of administrative functions to the organizations mission;
- The desire and ability to receive and implement feedback;
- Outstanding dependability with a commitment to being ontime and prepared;
- Collaborative teamplayer;
- Whatever it takes attitude and a willingness to change priorities at a moments notice;
- Basic computer literacy including Microsoft and Google programs and Zoom;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences including colleagues students and families.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift carry and push supplies and boxes up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time bend kneel and reach to store/retrieve supplies.
- Occasional environment exposures to inclement weather.
Working Expectations
- Primary location: 1991 Second Avenue New York NY
- Start date: July 1 2025
Benefits and Paid Time Off
- We offer comprehensive benefits including:
- Flexible Medical Health Plans subsidizing the majority of costs for the employee their spouse/domestic partner and children
- The ability to select between a variety of medical plans according to what best suits the employees needs
- Dental and vision plans
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance
- Up to 12 weeks fully paid of Parental Leave
- Flexible spending account options
- Pretax commuter benefits (parking and transit)
- Fitness and entertainment discounts
- A variety of support through our employee assistance program (EAP)
- A 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching up to 4% after one year of employment
- Referral bonuses
- Schoolbased 12month employees have approximately 48 days off throughout the school year including holidays school breaks personal days and wellness days.
- Benefits are subject to change.
Compensation
- DREAM offers a competitive salary commensurate with relevant experience with the potential for an annual performancebased increase. The incoming salary range for this position is $70000 to $75000 per year. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary closer to the start of the range depending on qualifications and internal equity. All staff are eligible for annual performancebased increases.
Our Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion
At DREAM diversity equity and inclusion are a matter of mission.
From our schools to our playing fields DREAM is committed to building a team where each individual can bring their full identity and experience to work because representation mattersit enriches our team culture enhances our ability to innovate and strengthens our impact in and out of the classroom. DREAM engages staff that represent and appreciate the diversity of our majority Black and Hispanic student body while working to ensure that our practices are equitable welcoming and productive. We are dedicated to creating a world where youth especially youth of color have permission to dreamalong with the tools and opportunities to make their dreams reality.
DREAM Maxims
All Kids Can. This Kid Can.
DREAM is Family.
Fun is a Serious Value.
Teamwork Makes the DREAM Work.
Fail. Persist. Exceed.
DREAM Big.
Applying to DREAM
We know applying for a new job can be a daunting process. In addition studies have shown that historically underrepresented individuals often only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage all applications! You may be just the person we need. If you have any questions about your application or interview process do not hesitate to ask your recruiter; we are here to help!
DREAM provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact your recruiter.
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Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
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